Gather the family and celebrate the 2014 holidays with at these kid-friendly stage performances and films in Macomb, Oakland Washtenaw and Wayne counties

Looking for something kid- and grown-up-friendly to do this holiday season? Perhaps a holiday show might be the way to go to boost that Christmas spirit. If this idea tickles your fancy, Metro Parent has got your back with your 2014 guide to holiday stage performances and Christmas films to make the season merry and bright – in metro Detroit, Ann Arbor and a bit beyond. So, jump out of bed and peruse this list of shows, playing up until New Year’s Eve, to find the perfect one for you and your family.

Christmas Rocks at Novi High School

Nov. 14, 2014

Address: Fuerst Auditorium at Novi High School, 24062 Taft Road, Novi

Time: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Friday

Tickets: $18-$38

Phone: 248-448-1500

This 42-year-old holiday show feature the 250-voice CMI Concert Choir singing some of your favorite holiday music with tons of effect and audience participation.

Mother Hubbard is ready to unveil her gingerbread candy mansion just in time for the holidays, but the key has gone missing. Help her find the key in this fun, children’s holiday mystery.

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This new musical, written by Daniel C. Cooney and Dayle Ann Hunt, makes its world premiere. Borrowing from classic tales, it wraps around an old-fashioned Christmas and is performed as a musical. Features such favorites as “White Christmas,” “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “O Holy Night” and others.

A Christmas Story at the Redford Theatre

Nov. 21-22, 2014

Address: Redford Theatre, 17360 Lahser Road, Detroit

Times: 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday

Tickets: $7

Phone: 313-537-2560

Grab the whole family and watch all this classic film about a young boy’s quest for an air rifle.

From the dazzling choreography to the beautiful music, this annual holiday production is for theatergoers of all ages. Features more than 100 professional dancers and local kids.

Miracle on 34th Street at the Avon Players Theatre

Nov. 28-Dec. 5-7, 12-13, 2014

Address: Avon Players Theatre, 1185 Washington Road, Rochester Hills

Times: 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays

Tickets: $14-$16

Phone: 248-608-9077

Kris Kringle, a little old man in a retirement home, gets a job as Santa for Macy’s. Kris releases tons of good tidings and holiday cheer, but ends up in a court competency hearing. This outcome of this hearing decides one little girl’s belief in Santa.

Christmas Eve on Woodward Avenue with Karen Newman

Dec. 3, 2014

Address: Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit

Time: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday

Tickets: $25-$45

Phone: 313-471-6611

You know the fantastic version of the national anthem that happens at the Joe? Well, now you can enjoy Christmas carols from the woman behind that voice, Karen Newman.

Frosted Children’s Lunch Theater at Genitti’s Hole in the Wall

Dec. 6-7, 13-14 and 20-21, 2014

Address: Genitti’s Hole-in-the-Wall, 108 E. Main St., Northville

Times: 11:30 a.m. Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays

Costs: $17.95/adults, $14.95/kids

Phone: 248-349-0522

An ancient legend tells of magical snowmen who will return one day. Years pass until all that remains is a song, a button nose and a lost silk hat. Can the hat be found or will Christmas be ruined forever?

Snow Queen by PuppetART at Detroit Puppet Theater

Dec. 6, 13, 18, 20 and 27-28, 2014

(Also Jan. 10, 15, 17, 24 and 31, 2015)

Address: Detroit Puppet Theater, 25 E. Grand River Ave., Detroit

Time: 2 p.m. Saturdays and select Sundays, 10 a.m. select Thursdays

Tickets: $10/adults, $5/kids, $8/workshop after show

Phone: 313-961-7777

PuppetART delivers this retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s story.

Linda Eder: Christmas Where You Are at Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

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The Central City Christmas Spectacular at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill

A Joyful Christmas at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts

Experience the joys of the holiday season with performances by the Detroit Concert Choir.

Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker at Fox Theatre

Dec. 21, 2014

Address: Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit

Time: 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday

Tickets: $31.50-plus

Phone: 313-471-3200

The Fox hosts this beautiful production. This year, the show brings life-sized Matrushka dolls and whimsical 10-foot-tall silk puppets, along with the classic “Dove of Peace” which has a 20-foot wingspan and is performed by two dancers.